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These Foods Expected To See Biggest Price Increases This Year, USDA Says These Foods Expected To See Biggest Price Increases This Year, USDA Says
These Foods Expected To See Biggest Price Increases This Year, USDA Says As consumers navigate the aisles in 2025, the cost of food remains a pressing concern.  The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its 2025 Food Price Outlook, forecasting trends that will shape grocery store receipts and restaurant bills in the months ahead. What’s Ahead for Food Prices? According to the USDA, overall food prices are expected to rise by 2.2 percent in 2025. While this is comparable to 2024’s rate, it remains slower than the historical average. However, variations in price changes across different food categories could impact consumer spending habits. Groce…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Wegmans Cracks Down On Rising Egg Costs With Super Low Prices Wegmans Cracks Down On Rising Egg Costs With Super Low Prices
Wegmans Cracks Down On Rising Egg Costs With Super Low Prices If you’ve been to the grocery store lately, you might have felt some serious sticker shock in the egg aisle. Prices are climbing fast, but Wegmans is vowing to keep costs from scrambling out of control. The grocery chain, known for its loyal following and high-quality selections, says it’s holding the line on egg prices even as costs soar across the country.  "With supply fluctuating nationwide, prices are rising due to avian bird influenza and strong demand," reads a blurb on the Wegmans website in the "eggs section.  "Our New York state supplier takes every precaution to ensure…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Egg Prices Soar As Bird Flu Cases Rise Dramatically: Here's What To Know Egg Prices Soar As Bird Flu Cases Rise Dramatically: Here's What To Know
Egg Prices Soar As Bird Flu Cases Rise Dramatically: Here's What To Know The bird flu outbreak in the United States is causing egg prices to hit new highs, affecting consumers across the nation.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported increased cases of the virus in several states, leading to concerns over food supply. As producers respond to the outbreak, many are culling infected flocks to prevent further spread. This has led to a notable drop in egg production.  According to the USDA, current egg prices are nearly double what they were last year, leaving shoppers feeling the pinch at the grocery store. Nearly 129 mi…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Whole Foods Opens First 'Daily Shop' Store: Here's Where, What's Inside Whole Foods Opens First 'Daily Shop' Store: Here's Where, What's Inside
Whole Foods Opens First 'Daily Shop' Store: Here's Where, What's Inside Whole Foods Market has unveiled its first-ever 'Daily Shop,' a smaller-format store designed for urban convenience. The debut location is in New York City, in Manhattan’s Lenox Hill neighborhood. The 9,101-square-foot store at 1175 Third Avenue is tailored to meet the fast-paced needs of Upper East side residents with its compact size and curated offerings. “New York City has been home to Whole Foods for over 20 years, and we’re excited to expand our presence with this innovative new format,” said Christina Minardi, executive vice president of growth and development at Whole Food…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Shuttered NJ Stop & Shop Replaced By New Grocery Store Facing Multi-Million-Dollar Revamp Shuttered NJ Stop & Shop Replaced By New Grocery Store Facing Multi-Million-Dollar Revamp
Shuttered NJ Stop & Shop Replaced By New Grocery Store Facing Multi-Million-Dollar Revamp A brand-new grocery store has replaced Stop & Shop in Passaic County, which was among 32 of underperforming stores in the region, and 10 in New Jersey, that closed. The Fresh Grocer, a division of Wakefern operated by the Inserra Family, opened to an enthusiastic crowd at Ringwood’s Fieldstone Park Shopping Center on Friday, Nov. 8.  The supermarket’s grand opening saw a strong turnout from the community, who gathered to welcome the new addition to the neighborhood just two weeks after Stop&Shop closed its doors. The Fresh Grocer is set to undergo a multi-million dollar r…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ Police Chief Helped Shoplifter While Suspended For Improper Database Use: Prosecutors NJ Police Chief Helped Shoplifter While Suspended For Improper Database Use: Prosecutors
NJ Police Chief Helped Shoplifter While Suspended For Improper Database Use: Prosecutors A New Jersey town's police chief was accused of improperly using law enforcement databases and helping someone shoplift, authorities said. Chief Peter Cooke Jr., 58, the chief in Englishtown, was charged with third-degree computer theft and third-degree conspiracy to commit shoplifting, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Investigators said Chief Cooke used a law enforcement database to look up information about two people without "any legitimate law enforcement purpose." The searches happened multiple times between February 2019…

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by Chris Spiker
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Woman Charged With Selling $18M In Bogus Coupons Downloaded In NJ: Feds Woman Charged With Selling $18M In Bogus Coupons Downloaded In NJ: Feds
Woman Charged With Selling $18M In Bogus Coupons Downloaded In NJ: Feds A San Antonio, TX, woman was arrested and charged with selling more than $18 million worth of counterfeit coupons used at various retail stores across the United States — including New Jersey — for the purchase of household items, federal officials said. From June 2020 through June 2024, Janet Bernal — who goes by the names Rocky, Rocky G, Rocky Gee, and RockyG-Kruella — orchestrated a scheme to produce and sell fraudulent, counterfeit coupons for use by purchasers at retail stores throughout the United States, including large pharmacies and grocery stores, U.S. Attorney Philip R. …

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Stop & Shop To Close Underperforming Stores In Northeast Stop & Shop To Close Underperforming Stores In Northeast
Stop & Shop To Close Underperforming Stores In Northeast The future is grim for Stop & Shop's underperforming stores in the Northeast. The grocery giant — which operates 400 stores across Rhode Island, New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts (where the company is headquartered) — announced plans to close a number of its underperformers in the interest of company longevity, officials confirmed with Daily Voice. Nearly half of the company's stores have been remodeled, and a Stop & Shop spokesperson said those stores continue to perform well. "We're committed to continuing to invest in our stores - as well in our prices - to deliver a great…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Live Cows Help Stew Leonard's Celebrate Grand Opening In Clifton Live Cows Help Stew Leonard's Celebrate Grand Opening In Clifton
Live Cows Help Stew Leonard's Celebrate Grand Opening In Clifton Stew Leonard's celebrated its grand opening at its new Clifton location on Tuesday, May 14. The ribbon cutting ceremony included the dedication of a 300-poun bronze statue honoring Stew Leonard, Sr. who founded the popular grocery store. The ceremony included milk and live cows.  Stew Leonard's celebrated its grand opening in Clifton. Eliza Rosenthale The store has hired 400 employee for the new location and promoted more than 100 employees. The 56,000 square foot grocery and wine store is the second of its kind in New Jersey and will feature more than a dozen local vendo…

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by Sam Barron
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Lidl Opening In Passaic County Shopping Center Lidl Opening In Passaic County Shopping Center
Lidl Opening In Passaic County Shopping Center A new grocery store is coming soon to a popular shopping center. Lidl, which is based in Germany announced it is opening in Totowa Commons. While an opening date has not been announced, the 27,270 square foot store is set to open sometime this year.  This will be the grocery store's second Passaic County location, joining one in Pompton Lakes. The grocery store chain has 22 locations throughout the Garden State.

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by Sam Barron
Business
ShopRite Opens At Former Site Of Shuttered Bergen County K-Mart ShopRite Opens At Former Site Of Shuttered Bergen County K-Mart
ShopRite Opens At Former Site Of Shuttered Bergen County K-Mart Attention, K-Mart shoppers in Bergen County. You have a new place to shop. ShopRite celebrated its grand opening at 180 Broadway in Elmwood Park on Friday, Nov. 17.  The location is the site of a former K-Mart, which shuttered in 2018 and was completely rebuilt by ShopRite.  The 60,000 square foot store is run by Inserra Supermarkets and features a bakery, prepared food, a butcher, and seafood, deli and floral departments.

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by Sam Barron
Business
Whole Foods Adding 4 New Jersey Locations Whole Foods Adding 4 New Jersey Locations
Whole Foods Adding 4 New Jersey Locations Whole Foods is rapidly expanding across the U.S. with four stores planned in New Jersey. The locations are slated to open in Jersey City, Woodcliff Lake, Wayne and Skillman, its website says. Whole Foods last week issued a release announcing continued growth. "More than ever, people needed safe and reliable access to high quality groceries, and we’re proud that we were able to quickly adapt and adjust our operations to meet the moment," the grocer said.  "As a result, we played a vital role in serving our communities, expanded to serve new ones, and continued to grow Whole Foods Mark…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Paterson Man, 21, Shot On City Street Corner Paterson Man, 21, Shot On City Street Corner
Paterson Man, 21, Shot On City Street Corner A 21-year-old shooting victim ducked into a Paterson grocery store and called police after being shot on Friday, authorities said. The victim, a city resident, was taken to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center with a bullet wound in his ankle after responding officers found him in the store at the corner of 10th Avenue and East 28th Street shortly before 5 p.m. He'd apparently been shot a block or so away, responders said. Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Ibrahim Baycora didn’t say whether the shooter had been caught or identified. ****** ALSO SEE:&nb…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Restaurants Proposed For Paramus Stop & Shop Site Redevelopment Restaurants Proposed For Paramus Stop & Shop Site Redevelopment
Restaurants Proposed For Paramus Stop & Shop Site Redevelopment Developers of the Stop & Shop property on Route 17 in Paramus are hoping to have a new grocery store and dining options approved by borough officials next month. An Applebee's, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell and Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas would open in five free-standing buildings proposed for the site, currently leased by indoor sports facility The Arena, NorthJersey.com reports. The current supermarket building (and former K-Mart) would be demolished, making room for a 55,000-square-foot modernized Stop & Shop, the article says. A medical office and more retail space are also …

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Bergen County Fresh Market Will Remain Open As 15 Others Shutter Bergen County Fresh Market Will Remain Open As 15 Others Shutter
Bergen County Fresh Market Will Remain Open As 15 Others Shutter Fresh Market is set to shutter the doors of 15 stores in several states as it moves forward with its turnaround plan. The specialty grocery chain announced that it will be closing its locations in nine states over the next several weeks following “analysis of long-term growth,” according to the company. In a statement, officials said they will “do their best to relocate as many impacted employees as possible to other stores within our footprint.” According to The Fresh Market, the closings come from an organizational analysis and “careful consideration” of the company’s growth strategy and …

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by Zak Failla
Business
Eat While You Shop At Hackensack's New 99 Ranch Market Eat While You Shop At Hackensack's New 99 Ranch Market
Eat While You Shop At Hackensack's New 99 Ranch Market 99 Ranch Market is officially open in Hackensack. The Hackensack Avenue supermarket was buzzing with shoppers Wednesday, most eating as they shopped. In addition to the many free sample stations, 99 Ranch Market gives shoppers many opportunities to eat as they go. The seafood department, for example, complete with several types of live fish, crabs, snails, clams -- offers free steam and fry options. Just pick a fish, crab or lobster, choose an option and take a ticket. Eat your food as you shop or take it home to enjoy. The grocer also offers several hot food sections: A buffet filled wit…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Paramus H-Mart Eyeing March Opening Paramus H-Mart Eyeing March Opening
Paramus H-Mart Eyeing March Opening H-Mart officials are hoping to open the Paramus location either this month or next. Corporate employees told Daily Voice they are still in the planning phase and will have a grand opening date in the near future. H-Mart will be replacing the 25,000-square-foot Staples is located next to the DSW on Route 17 North. It will include an Asian food court with a bakery cafe, seafood and oyster bar.  The "H" in "H-Mart" stands for Han Ah Reum, a Korean phrase meaning "one arm full of groceries. The Korean-American supermarket chain is headquartered in Lyndhurst and has l…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
This Supermarket Could Be Maywood's Best Kept Secret This Supermarket Could Be Maywood's Best Kept Secret
This Supermarket Could Be Maywood's Best Kept Secret As stores begin to close one by one in the storm, Maywood's Marketplace will remain open. That's only one of the reasons why people love the hometown grocer. It's one of those places that only the locals know and could be Maywood's best kept secret. The market is open every day including major holidays, and has only closed once -- and that was for Hurricane Sandy, employees said. "It's a gem, honestly," said New Milford's Will Esposito. "I love the selection of fresh produce and hot foods. It pretty much has everything you need." And maybe, don't need. The specialty…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Kings Food Markets Named 'Best Grocery Store In New Jersey' Kings Food Markets Named 'Best Grocery Store In New Jersey'
Kings Food Markets Named 'Best Grocery Store In New Jersey' BERGEN COUNTY, N.J.-- Kings Food Markets the top grocery store in The Garden State, at least according to The Daily Meal which recently released its list of best grocery stores in every state.  The New Jersey-founded chain, with locations in Cresskill, Hillsdale, Ridgewood and more, is known for its local farm produce, fine meats and cheeses, and prepared foods Go HERE for the full story. 

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by Jeanne Muchnick